For most of my life, stretch marks were something I believed needed to be hidden—smoothed out, covered, or erased entirely. They were visible proof that I had failed to contain or control something ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tiger strips, stretch marks, or striae distensae, as they're known in the medical community. Whatever you ...

There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

If you’ve been following my stretching journey, this is the part where it starts to get interesting. After establishing a routine, I’ve been starting to think about whether I’m stretching in the most ...

I'm always working on a side quest, from getting certified in an obscure professional trade (airbrush tanning) to developing a new skill (just because I live in Manhattan doesn't mean I can't learn to ...

Stretch marks—or striae, as they’re called medically—are completely normal, and anyone can develop them. These indented lines on your skin are formed by damage to the connective tissue underneath the ...

Stretching is my new favorite fitness activity, and I'm not alone. Stretching studios are populating the suburban landscape across the United States, as many Americans struggle with maintaining ...

As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address ...

Chlöe delivered a lesson in self-love with the latest selfies she posted on Instagram on April 5. The post featured photos of the "Have Mercy" singer posing in front of the bathroom mirror in a sheer ...

My hips tend to be a problem area. They’re stiff and tight, and my range of motion is poor even though I stretch regularly. This TikTok post by physical therapy student Mircea Gavrila caught my ...